Date: Tue, 31 May 2016 13:33:26 -0700
To: acqnet_at_lists.ala.org
*Job Announcement Code(s): 16-01511* *County(ies):* Dane *Classification Title: / JAC:* * Job Working Title:* LIBRARIAN SUPERVISOR 16-01511 Acquisitions Supervisor & Collection Development Coordinator *Type of Employment:* Full Time (40 hrs/week) *Salary:* Starting salary is $27.50 to $37.08 per hour depending on experience and qualifications, plus excellent benefits. This position is in pay schedule and range 81.03. A one year probationary period will be required. *Contact:* Brian L. Schroeder, Human Resources Specialist, 608-264-6409, BrianL.Schroeder_at_wisconsinhistory.org *Bargaining Unit:* Non-Represented *Area of Competition:* Open *Deadline to Apply:* 6/27/2016 Completed application materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, June 27, 2016. *Exam Information:* 57720 - 006 LIBRARIAN SUPERVISOR Preview Exam <http://wisc.jobs/public/ExamApplicantPreview.asp?txtExamID=27224> [image: http://wisc.jobs/public/images/spacer.gif] This position is located in the Library-Archives Division of the *Wisconsin Historical Society * <http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/>located on the campus of the University of Wisconsin Madison. The Wisconsin Historical Society holds one of the premier research collections on North American history in the United States, with library holdings of 3.9 million items and Archives of 110,000 cubic feet. The Library-Archives Division is a depository for both federal and state government publications and is the home of the State Archives. In addition to its excellent Wisconsin collections, the Library-Archives Divisions is widely known for its genealogical collections, newspapers and periodicals holdings, special collections, and archival collections in mass communications, social action, and organized labor. *Job Duties:* Under the general supervision of the Administrator of the Library-Archives Division, the Library-Archives Acquisitions Section Supervisor and Collection Development Coordinator manages and coordinates all collection development and acquisition activities in the Library-Archives Division. *Special Notes:* A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment to determine if the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job. Verification of academic degrees will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. *A Well Qualified Candidate Will Have: *A graduate degree from an accredited school of Library, Archival and Information Science A minimum of 3 years professional experience with research library acquisitions methods and procedures Experience supervising and motivating staff in a Library or Archives environment Ability to work effectively with diverse user communities Experience in an academic or research environment Experience with budget preparation and budget oversight Ability to work productively, both independently and with a team Ability to give presentations to professional groups and members of the public Excellent organizational, problem solving, interpersonal, and communication skills *How To Apply:* In addition to submitting a resume, you will be preparing detailed written responses to two online exam questions. You may preview the questions on the *WiscJobs website* <http://wisc.jobs/public/index.asp>. The total length of your written responses for the questions should be limited to a total of five pages. These questions and your responses are considered to be an Examination for this position and will be used to determine your eligibility for this vacancy. Write clearly and concisely and use examples to support your statements when necessary. If you omit information requested on this announcement, your application may be rated ineligible. For details see: *http://wisc.jobs/public/job_view.asp?annoid=88177&jobid=87691&org=245&class=57720&index=true <http://wisc.jobs/public/job_view.asp?annoid=88177&jobid=87691&org=245&class=57720&index=true>* I thank you for your consideration in posting this. If you have any questions, please let me know. Helmut M. Knies Collection Development Coordinator Library-Archives Wisconsin Historical Society 816 State Street Madison, WI 53706 (608) 264-6478 helmut.knies_at_wisconsinhistory.org www.wisconsinhistory.org *Collecting, Preserving and Sharing Stories Since 1846*
